Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234), article 21

21. If the master or owner of a ship uses or attempts to use for her navigation any certificate of registry not legally granted in r e s p e c t o f t h e s h i p , h e s h a l l f o r e a c h o ff e n c e b e l i a b l e t o imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years or to a fine ( multa) n o t e x c e e d i n g f i v e h u n d r e d u n i t s , o r t o b o t h s u c h imprisonment and fine; and the ship shall be liable to forfeiture under this Act. Power to grant new certificate. Amended by: XXXVII.1988.4; 12.